Russia: History, Geography, Economy and Culture

[@Geodiode]

My latest and longest production yet! I began the planning of this video late last year, and since that time, sadly, events have overtaken us. However, I felt it was correct to show Russia in its whole, so we could understand. Please share your personal experience of Russia if you have visited or indeed live there. And, especially important in these difficult times, please keep comments RESPECTFUL. God bless!

[@AlexandrosKastor]

I like your respectfull attitude here , Sir. Piaccere moltissimo. I lo sono Allessandro - Olof Montessori. You created some very nice videos, also. Nice culture approach. 🙂

[@mgithaiga1]

Please do a video on Kenya.

[@mylene7091]

your video perfect. i will use this in my geography class where Russia is a subject.

[@hassanmahat6133]

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[@hassanmahat6133]

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[@insertname11]

These videos really are a treasure. It's like watching professional documentaries, but narrated by someone who's not obnoxious, and actually knows what he's talking about. I'm glad this channel is finally starting to get at least a fraction of the attention it deserves.

[@Geodiode]

Thank you very much Vilim, for such a considered comment. It is my passion to share my knowledge (and also much that I don't know, through hard research). And I'm glad you don't think I'm obnoxious! :D

[@Рускиязик]

Really ? So how come we don't know about this ? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Great_Bulgaria

[@adamhornik8730]

[@gwho]

there are so many popular channels that are voiced so obnoxiously. real life lore and wendover productions emphasizing every number and every superlative, every chance they get. crash course and visualpolitik always using that semi-sarcastic, blase, weirdly cadenced voice.

[@tientlam1589]

Never been in Russia..However, Russia would be 1 of the top priority on my list's of visiting after all the conflicts R over..I had watched a few documentaries and movies of Russia past history which were fascinating just like those from other's Nations..Russia is very beautiful especially the Red Square and those majestic cathedrals as well as natural scenery's..💯🌹🇷🇺🌟🕊..

[@Geodiode]

Totally agree. I had planned to visit this year, before, sadly the current events made that all but impossible.

[@jeanp5395]

Sadly, the conflicts will never be over, due to “man’s” lust for power…particularly the elites.🌏

[@margo7059]

Это надолго и дальше будет только хуже. Не в России, а вообще в Мире, особенно на Западе. Не откладывайте поездку.

[@sergikoms9611]

Russia ended in 1917, - the USSR is not a continuation of Russia, just as North Korea is not a continuation of Korea, and it is not Koreans who live there.

[@Olga-de3ru]

​@@sergikoms9611Это уже похоже на спам.

[@ip4693]

As a native Siberian, I can attest the video is very accurate and done with a lot of care and respect. Incredible work! Thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@Geodiode]

Spasibo! Glad you enjoyed it. Please share with your fellow Russians! They must think the whole world hates them right now, but this particular foreigner still loves you!

[@ip4693]

@@Geodiode thank you so much for your support! ❤️

[@Jana-vb3do]

@@Geodiode As an American who has been interested in Russian history, this is beautiful video. I can assure you many here respect, admire and have only best wishes for Russia and her people. I am ashamed that politicians & corporate media has distorted both the history of Russia and it's future. The sooner we learn how to embrace differences and the potential contribution of all, the better off we will be. Looking forward to my next visit.

[@thorbeorn4295]

I am a Swedish history buff and Russian history has to be one of, if not the most interesting topic to study. Been fascinated by it for years. Would love to visit sometime. I really wish the best for Russia and its people in the future.

[@sergikoms9611]

Russia ended in 1917, - the USSR is not a continuation of Russia, just as North Korea is not a continuation of Korea, and it is not Koreans who live there.

[@shrek8781]

Thank you for showing is true Russian culture ! ,Rather than the unfortunate current political mess.

[@Geodiode]

Thank you again Shrek! Yes, I didn't get to decide on the timing of all this, but I kept well and truly out of the politics, and, like all my videos, just want to promote understanding.

[@Olga-de3ru]

Беспорядок в России был в 90-е гг., порожден западной полумарионеткой Ельциным.

[@JustinThisWorld777]

You can thank 🇮🇱

[@Gabriel.Bonfim]

I'm married now to a native Russian woman, and had visited this amazing country in 2018 before we settled in Brazil since our marriage took place. Therefore, I can bear witness that this video represented Russia like no other I've ever seen here on KZbin. Thanks for sharing such great work!

[@Geodiode]

Thank you Gabriel, and great to hear of your story, joining two very different worlds together.

[@sergikoms9611]

Russia ended in 1917, - the USSR is not a continuation of Russia, just as North Korea is not a continuation of Korea, and it is not Koreans who live there.

[@Gabriel.Bonfim]

@@sergikoms9611 I partially agree with you

[@sergikoms9611]

@@Gabriel.Bonfim - at the USSR there were people who lived before 1917 - these were different people than the Soviet ones, who grew up from the Pioneers and in Soviet reality

[@Gabriel.Bonfim]

@@sergikoms9611 do you think that if Russia had never been overtaken by communism, it'd be a different country now? If the Czars were still in power!

[@brindade2004]

The beginning with Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake was great.

[@Geodiode]

Thank you. It took a lot of time to find just the right clip, which I also had a license to use also!

[@kevinburke9940]

Thank you, I couldn’t remember the pieces name. Lol

[@start3215]

Hi, I like Tchaikovsky - Pa de de /watch?v=YR5USHu6D6U

[@walkerpantera]

agreed, kept me watching.

[@emf49]

I commented before viewing this but felt I needed to make a followup comment. It was extremely informative and the ending was just so perfect!! I have followed Russian history for decades and and am a big fan of some of her profoundly gifted writers - from Dostoevsky to Solzhenitsyn - as well as her fine artists and composers. The history of Russia is both beautiful and rich. I had the great joy of visiting St. Petersburg (from Canada) during the food shortages in the mid 1990’s. The people were incredibly hospitable and generous and willingly shared the little they had with strangers. I visited a few orphanages and saw the sad plight of those children but also visited wonderful monuments of great artistic beauty and had the thrill of seeing all the magnificent works of the art housed in The Hermitage. I agree with you; we must learn the history of other nations and form our own opinions and not allow ourselves to be drawn into the media narrative which so often proves itself to be nothing more than a political tool used to promote a political agenda. Thanks once again for these fine productions. 😊 This was definitely an effort worthy of much praise. ❤

[@Geodiode]

Thank you so much for this well-considered comment, as well as the story of your visit. I'm glad to hear Russia still has friends in the world, despite the one-sided narrative of the Western mainstream media. In showing to the world the riches of Russian culture, I hope that others take a step back and realise that there must be more to this country than the hate-filled soundbites and headlines of the Western press.

[@hazchemel]

Indeed; and also feel an unknown fraternity with Russia and Russians, as if we were relatives from distant lands who rarely meet.

[@sergikoms9611]

Russia ended in 1917, - the USSR is not a continuation of Russia, just as North Korea is not a continuation of Korea, and it is not Koreans who live there.

[@henryleach7809]

The amount of work and time you put into these documentaries is incredible. I now have a better understanding of the history of Russia and the world we live in. Keep in up!! Thank you.

[@Geodiode]

Thanks v much Henry. Yes, this has been an exhausting production for me, taking almost 3 months outside of my day job. Look forward to more in the future, but perhaps only 2-3 per year, as they take so much time compared to my other, shorter videos.

[@gwho]

we can replace all history teachers with youtube videos. it's not like any of them really teach you methodology of historical analysis anyway, just regurgitate facts at you.

[@sanjaymagesh9284]

These videos are really amazing. The pictures and videos in the background and the information that you provide is really informative and astonishing!

[@Geodiode]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bobekvelky4129]

Russia is a beautiful land .

[@omalashevich]

always been and always will be. why west hate it so much?

[@Auroral_Anomaly]

We don’t hate Russia, we hate their government.

[@Art-ot2jn]

Much similar to 🇨🇦 Canada cold dreary

[@Auroral_Anomaly]

@@Art-ot2jn Especially if you are against oil companies destroying indigenous land.

[@margo7059]

@@omalashevich Запад не смог завоевать Россию. В этом причина ненависти. Сейчас идёт очередная попытка. Форма новая, но содержание старое.

[@AJYahye]

I love Russia, also would like to visit Russia to see the culture and the history of this country

[@憲灋を変える男]

🇷🇺=🇰🇵

[@dussaneekhengpimon625]

@@憲灋を変える男 Russia is more relaxed than North Korea. People live more comfortably Food was not starving. and have the right to vote the president too

[@憲灋を変える男]

@@dussaneekhengpimon625 sorry

[@Gallenon]

​@@dussaneekhengpimon625 Have you ever seen "Elections" that are dishonest. + Russians are even worse than North Koreans, because the vast majority of Russians support war crimes

[@richardtorres2676]

Excelent presentation of a unique country, showing the beauty of this vast land, covering its history, economy, climate, art, and many other topics. Thanks for such complete and interesting work!

[@Geodiode]

Thank you Richard!

[@goma7075]

Matar a la propia gente porque huyen de la guerra o porque no oponen resistencia a los militares rusos se considera un pueblo traidor Y les disparan Los soldados nazis AZOV sabes lo que hacen los soldados rusos a veces se rinden o los secuestran los matan toman sus cosas de vestir a los ejércitos rusos y sus armas para ir y disparar a los civiles para crear un genocidio para culpar a los rusos al hacerlo atraen a Europa, América y otros países a su lado porque quieren condenar a Rusia a toda costa con sanciones, pero lo más importante para ellos es poder crear un conflicto entre las fuerzas armadas rusas y la OTAN. Y este sería el objetivo de su victoria contra los rusos. Pero los ucranianos han olvidado que fueron aliados de Hitler en la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Stalin los había exterminado pero no del todo Aquí están una vez más y en 2014 declararon la guerra a Donbas creando un genocidio masivo masacres violencia contra mujeres y niños civiles desarmados Es por eso que el mundo de Europa culpa a Rusia de los genocidios en Ucrania y aquí les presento a los nazis aliados de los nazis ucranianos Hitler Europa América y todos los que están de su lado hijo de joe biden Hunter Biden al descubrir que los ucranianos Sono eran nazis se fue a crear laboratorios de investigación de armas biológicas, dando vida al financiamiento de los nazis y creando un golpe de estado en Ucrania Es por eso que Joe Biden protege a Ucrania para proteger los crímenes y crímenes cometidos por su hijo joe. biden se ve obligado a sancionar a rusia porque el único autor real de los crímenes de genocidio de guerra en donbass Es él quien debe ser condenado joe biden el hijo Hunter Biden Vi prego di condividere queste informazioni con tutta la gente Killing one's own people because they flee the war or because they do not put up resistance against the Russian military is considered to be a traitor people And they are shot The Nazi AZOV soldiers do you know what Russian soldiers do sometimes they surrender or they kidnap them they kill them they take their stuff from clothing the Russian armies and their weapons to go and shoot civilians to create genocide to blame the Russians by doing so they attract Europe, America and other countries to their side because they want to condemn Russia at all costs with sanctions but the most important thing for them is to be able to create a conflict between the Russian military and NATO And this would be The goal of their Victory against the Russians But the Ukrainians have forgotten that they were Hitler's allies in the Second War World Stalin had exterminated them but not completely Here they are once again and in 2014 they declared war on Donbas creating mass genocide Massacres violence against women and children unarmed civilian people This is why the world of Europe blames Russia for the genocides in Ukraine and here I present the Nazi allies of the Ukrainian Nazis Hitler Europe America and all those who are on their side joe biden son Hunter Biden discovering that the Ukrainians Sono were Nazis he went to create biological weapons research laboratories, giving life to financing the Nazis and creating a coup in Ukraine This is why Joe biden protects Ukraine to protect crimes and crimes committed by his son joe biden is forced to sanction Russia because the only real perpetrator of the war genocide crimes in donbass It is he who must be condemned joe biden joe biden the son Hunter Biden Please share this information with all people

[@subramanianjothi5798]

Really informative and interesting. Thanks for your clear voice and soft music with out disturbing the narrative. It is a blessing for the new generation. Please try to do as much as possible to spread this type

[@Geodiode]

Thank you! Yes more like this on the way.

[@raydawes2030]

Самая приятная, поучительная и информативная история России, с которой я сталкивался на сегодняшний день. Спасибо вам из Новой Зеландии. Most enjoyable, enlightening and informative history of Russia I’ve come across to date. Thank you from New Zealand.

[@Geodiode]

You're welcome, Ray! Thanks!

[@EkoFranko]

Скоро не будет вашей россии, фашисты

[@ew5153]

I’d give you 1000 likes but I can only give you one. This work was so well done. Thanks for sharing!

[@Geodiode]

Thank you so much 😀

[@fabiogarcia7031]

Wonderful documentary. Congratulations for this production!

[@Geodiode]

Many thanks Fabio!

[@NikGoals]

Hi! This is one of the best videos I have seen today! Keep uploading such great videos. I look forward to more of your videos my friend. Have a wonderful day! Stay Connected. 👍

[@Geodiode]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@mathsdaniel]

Congratulations on completing this epic documentary. I really admire your courage and hard work that's been put into this great work. From a geographical and historical perspective, it's almost impeccable and absolutely informative. I really learned a lot from it. Also, it's great to see the artistic side of Russia in this video,especially for classical music, which Russia is iconic of in the 20th century and contributes as a real treasury to the world culture. Given it's such a huge country with a long history and diverse culture and that one video may not be able to cover everything, I wonder if there could be more information introducing people's lifestyle, local customs, or diplomatic or inter-cultural relations in future videos. Even though I know as a hardcore science channel, it might be somewhat challenging to include subjective content like these:)

[@Geodiode]

Thanks very much for your considered comments. Greatly appreciated! Perhaps a more detailed look at cultures in a future series, but for now, as this series is so popular, I'll keep the current formula for the next 50+ countries 😊

[@mathsdaniel]

@@Geodiode cool. can't wait to see the rest of this series and learn. Thanks again for the great work! :)

[@agudam]

The use of Tchaikovsky in the the intro is beautifully done.

[@Geodiode]

Thank you! And thanks for the sub!

[@agudam]

@@Geodiode Thank you for putting out such high quality content for free.

[@maxemnicktanouse4402]

As a Persian-Iranian A,merican I also ATTEST you've done magnificent work on this video (ACCUARATLEY DESCRIBED) I truly enjoyed your PERSIAM/Iranian Video! PLEASE keep up the EXCELLENT work you do! I am HONORED! Maxem Nick Tanouse from Virginia, USA

[@Geodiode]

Wow, thank you! Yes i try to steer a line between the official history and also some unconventional or challenging narratives on official events

[@LokiBeckonswow]

I can't believe how good your channel is, thanks for your epic work, can't wait to learn about more countries

[@Geodiode]

Thank you very much!

[@LokiBeckonswow]

@@Geodiode thank you!!!

[@АртёмГорбунов-л6д]

Больше хочется сказать о людях. Мы не лучше и не хуже любого другого народа и у нас есть свои характерные черты. Я бы выделил две, это сострадание и дружба. Мы, русские, действительно умеем дружить, у нас не бывает много друзей, но те что есть самые преданные, настоящие. И ещё в каждом русском человеке, даже самом обычном, спрятан подвиг. Когда проходят сытые времена и наступают времена испытаний русский народ сбрасывает всю лишнюю шелуху и являет чистый бриллиант, прекрасный и прочный. Мы не самые лучшие люди, но мы самый героический народ. Люблю Россию ❤

[@sergikoms9611]

Русские кончились в 1917м, - дальше пошли краснопузые головорезы.

[@thecrimsondragon9744]

Please do more of these videos. There's so many interesting countries and cultures you could cover.

[@Geodiode]

Thank you. Glad you liked it. Yes I'll be focusing on this series going forward, as it is the most popular theme I've addressed.

[@darknativity42]

What an impressive and ambitious undertaking! Yet again, the channel delivers top tier content!

[@Geodiode]

Thanks my Canadian friend! It was almost 3 months of work. I feel totally exhausted. I wanted to make this video 2 years ago, but didn't have the balls to face such a massive task. Now it's over, and I'm greatly relieved!

[@s.b.asokadissanayake4276]

Thank YOU for your excellent presentation. Expect more on future!

[@Zpajro]

I think the video is really well made and does, as with your other videos, make me want to visit the country to see and experience its culture. And I think that you timed this video to give more insight into Russia at this time is needed. Just seeing negative media will not promote collaborations.

[@Geodiode]

Thanks v much for a very considered remark. This was 3 months of work, and to sit on it until the crisis would end (who knows? Years?) was something I couldn't do, and I then thought, as you said, it was important that people understand at least one side of what is going on. With understanding, we can learn and hopefully avoid conflict in the future.

[@jorgoasparuhov4131]

@@Geodiode Hardly, as long as the powerful Western Goebbels machinery works, where Russia and the Russians are presented as evil, enemies, inferior beings, it is difficult for anyone to change that.

[@Geodiode]

@@jorgoasparuhov4131 I concur on the western media comment. I have always been deeply suspicious of them and in the last few weeks have seen they've just given up on any form of "reportage" and are now just out-and-out Russophobic propaganda.

[@patipatiramakrishnareddysu836]

Reveal the history of a country is best than showing the landscape and buildings of that country. Excellent work with best narration. Thanks for the video.

[@Geodiode]

Thank you so much 😀

[@StephanieGriffin-eh6ni]

This has become my new favorite channel. THANK YOU for the time and effort you obviously put into these videos. They are fantastic!

[@Geodiode]

Thank you so much Stephanie! Welcome aboard!

[@gs8099]

Superb, the video, the content and the choice of music. Thank you

[@Geodiode]

Many thanks!

[@davekam8974]

Love 🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺Russia always un heart of Middle eastern... 🇵🇸

[@Sam-ji1fu]

as a iraqi born , now living in the US, I have always admired other cultures especially the russian people. Unfortunately politics have gotten in the way to further divide but real people recognize the truth.

[@momhepp]

Thanks so much. We homeschool and are doing a Culture class- this week it was the Philippines. Such a great video!!

[@Geodiode]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@justdriveon]

Beautifully done! I love your work!

[@jrsattler]

This was an awesome video! I was adopted from Prokopyevsk into an American family. Didn't know too much about the Russian culture, simply since my older sisters (also adopted from the same city) experienced the brunt of some of the hardest conditions in an orphanage in the 90's and just wanted to move on and embrace the American culture. There has been a part of me my whole life that wanted to know my own culture, but it wasn't until the past few years where I finally am wanting to truly learn everything about Russia. This video was great in giving me a lot of basic knowledge for such a wide range of topics.

[@Geodiode]

Thanks! Amazing story to hear... Yes the 90's were a terrible time, as I alluded to in the video (one of many terrible times for Russians!) I hope you get the opportunity to visit your homeland, once all the current nonsense has passed.

[@anonymoususer8895]

You were not. That’s a load of crud. You’re still in Russia with your sisters.

[@relaxingnature4k99]

I am sending love to everyone who reads this. You are so special. Great things are coming to you. I can feel the energy just by typing this. You are great. you are good enough. Times are changing. You radiate love and compassion for the world. Believe in it. feel it. Live it.

[@arturscekmezs2376]

Thank you for this great video and story. ❤❤❤ I’m glad to share this video in this hard time to other peoples.

[@Geodiode]

Thank you! It took a lot of effort to make, and i greatly appreciate you sharing with others!

[@rangerdave3664]

You forgot to put in wrestler Alexander Karelin. Best Olympic wrestler who ever lived and now a Russian Federation senator.

[@Geodiode]

Thank you. So many Olympians. It was hard to know who to include and who not to!

[@edmurks236]

This was a fantastic video very informative and enlightening. Thank you. I have a much greater understanding of Russia now. What a magnificent country and how resourceful and persevering are its people.I have always wanted to visit Russia and still hope to one day in the future.

[@Geodiode]

Very happy to hear this. My mission is accomplished. With all the Russophobia in the mainstream media right now, it's important to counter this with a look at how deep the culture and history of these people are. Much older than the USA!

[@edmurks236]

@@Geodiode Very true and Russia has such a wonderful culture, civilisation, and of course beautiful cities and people.

[@WaterlooBlue]

Interesting, suprising and informative, presented clearly with excellent film and photography. Thanks much and will look forward to future programs.

[@Geodiode]

Many thanks George. Nice to be appreciated after all the hard work put in!

[@kirillivanov7864]

Я живу в России. Мне приятно что хоть кто-то говорит о моей стране что-нибудь хорошее. Надеюсь, вся эта неприятная ситуация кончится, и люди со всего мира не будут нас считать каким-то ужасным народом. Мы ребята не такие уж и злые, как вам говорят в ваших странах.

[@АСКЕТ2002]

Не такие уж плохие...

[@volodymyrkrzheminskyi4710]

Слава Україні!

[@kirillivanov7864]

@@volodymyrkrzheminskyi4710, Украина це Россия

[@emf49]

So wonderful to hear from a Russian! ❤

[@troynoandrew]

"Неприятная ситуация"??? Це називається військове вторгнення і геноцид, а ви настільки кончені і трусливі, що боїтеся назвати це війною... Ви дикуни і брехуни!!!

[@manuellopes2520]

This is a great job. Thank you! 😊

[@christianhamel4862]

Beyond the war, there is the INNOCENT people of Russia and Ukraine, nicely done and great story

[@Geodiode]

Thank you! I wish more people could also share that viewpoint about the wonderful people of this country.

[@winter-rabbit]

Thanks for your amaizing work! As a Russian, I can attest that this is a very accurate, reliable, and perhaps even a little overly complimentary video about our country (we are always ready to argue much more negatively about our history and culture among ourselves).

[@Geodiode]

Thanks so much Konstantine! I generally try to paint a positive note in all my Nation State videos. Although I think I was pretty harsh about the USSR, no?

[@markb3786]

You owe your history to Kyiv. Russia wasn't even a toilet yet

[@marielundi]

Thanks for very accurate and rather thorough video about my country!

[@Geodiode]

Glad you liked it Maria! Thanks!

[@Mythansar]

Amazing video there! Keep up this amazing work! :D

[@Geodiode]

Thanks for the visit

[@PeterSwinkels]

Amazing video!

[@Geodiode]

Thank you Peter!

[@PeterSwinkels]

@@Geodiode : You're welcome! :-)

[@mikebacchus721]

Thanks for such great Russian political History. first time I have ever seen so much positive information on Russia having born and grew up in the west especially after experienced the Cuban Missile crisis as they called it. God bless the Russian people . all the Russian I met were such nice people.

[@Geodiode]

Glad you liked it, and thank you. Yes it's important to be reminded of the positive side of Russian culture in these current days of Russophobia being pushed so hard by the western media

[@saitidzezair404]

RUSSLAND KANIBAL TERRORISTEN DIKTATUR

[@westy6214]

Absolutely phenomenal video

[@Geodiode]

Thanks Westy, and thanks for coming to the premiere!

[@ludmilalokteva8428]

Amazing work, probably the best video documentary I've seem of Russia ever. As a person born and raised in Russia (Siberia, Novosibirsk) I appreciate the accuracy and thoughtfulness of the video. Your soundtrack is also very fitting as many have mentioned. As I will be showing this video to my kids (two youngest, born and raised in US) I am grateful for a positive outlook it takes on the future, which is much harder to keep now, another year into a terrible war with Ukraine. I appreciate how through the video you bring attention to the vastness of Russia, its complicated history and I am hoping people will see the country not through the lenses of the current political leadership. Thank you!

[@Geodiode]

Thanks!

[@dawas7057]

Love from-:Saudia Arabia🌴👑🇸🇦👑🇷🇺👑

[@Geodiode]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@NadiaDearForever]

I would like to thank you for this video and the people who left positive and friendly comments for their kindness, it's rare these days. It felt like coming home, even for an hour, reliving the good and the horrible. Wishing for peace for every nation in this troubled world!

[@Geodiode]

You're welcome Nadia!

[@jean-sebastienbarbe-dufresne]

Wow ! I cannot believe this is amateur work. This is incredibly well done and great quality. I just found your channel, I will watch all the other videos for sure. What is the song at the beggining of the video, it reminds me of something but I can’t pinpoint hahah

[@riostand]

Swan Lake.

[@Geodiode]

Merci beaucoup Jean Sebastien! I hope you enjoy the rest of my videos. As @riostand points out, it's Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky.

[@goma7075]

Matar a la propia gente porque huyen de la guerra o porque no oponen resistencia a los militares rusos se considera un pueblo traidor Y les disparan Los soldados nazis AZOV sabes lo que hacen los soldados rusos a veces se rinden o los secuestran los matan toman sus cosas de vestir a los ejércitos rusos y sus armas para ir y disparar a los civiles para crear un genocidio para culpar a los rusos al hacerlo atraen a Europa, América y otros países a su lado porque quieren condenar a Rusia a toda costa con sanciones, pero lo más importante para ellos es poder crear un conflicto entre las fuerzas armadas rusas y la OTAN. Y este sería el objetivo de su victoria contra los rusos. Pero los ucranianos han olvidado que fueron aliados de Hitler en la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Stalin los había exterminado pero no del todo Aquí están una vez más y en 2014 declararon la guerra a Donbas creando un genocidio masivo masacres violencia contra mujeres y niños civiles desarmados Es por eso que el mundo de Europa culpa a Rusia de los genocidios en Ucrania y aquí les presento a los nazis aliados de los nazis ucranianos Hitler Europa América y todos los que están de su lado hijo de joe biden Hunter Biden al descubrir que los ucranianos Sono eran nazis se fue a crear laboratorios de investigación de armas biológicas, dando vida al financiamiento de los nazis y creando un golpe de estado en Ucrania Es por eso que Joe Biden protege a Ucrania para proteger los crímenes y crímenes cometidos por su hijo joe. biden se ve obligado a sancionar a rusia porque el único autor real de los crímenes de genocidio de guerra en donbass Es él quien debe ser condenado joe biden el hijo Hunter Biden Vi prego di condividere queste informazioni con tutta la gente Killing one's own people because they flee the war or because they do not put up resistance against the Russian military is considered to be a traitor people And they are shot The Nazi AZOV soldiers do you know what Russian soldiers do sometimes they surrender or they kidnap them they kill them they take their stuff from clothing the Russian armies and their weapons to go and shoot civilians to create genocide to blame the Russians by doing so they attract Europe, America and other countries to their side because they want to condemn Russia at all costs with sanctions but the most important thing for them is to be able to create a conflict between the Russian military and NATO And this would be The goal of their Victory against the Russians But the Ukrainians have forgotten that they were Hitler's allies in the Second War World Stalin had exterminated them but not completely Here they are once again and in 2014 they declared war on Donbas creating mass genocide Massacres violence against women and children unarmed civilian people This is why the world of Europe blames Russia for the genocides in Ukraine and here I present the Nazi allies of the Ukrainian Nazis Hitler Europe America and all those who are on their side joe biden son Hunter Biden discovering that the Ukrainians Sono were Nazis he went to create biological weapons research laboratories, giving life to financing the Nazis and creating a coup in Ukraine This is why Joe biden protects Ukraine to protect crimes and crimes committed by his son joe biden is forced to sanction Russia because the only real perpetrator of the war genocide crimes in donbass It is he who must be condemned joe biden joe biden the son Hunter Biden Please share this information with all people

[@dionisislivieratos3657]

Θαυμάσιο βίντεο!!!!!!!!!!

[@grantdickerson6103]

as always very impressive production!

[@Geodiode]

Much appreciated!

[@coreyrusso890]

Спасибо за видео!

[@mustafatekin7073]

It's an amazing country....

[@abhishekkaradkar7102]

Great content. Really loved this video.

[@Geodiode]

Thanks so much!

[@rossyrossy364]

I love Russians and Russia

[@phrannymoo]

I enjoyed this so much that I watched it 3 times. Russia is such a rich and diverse country. What a complex and wonderful country. Also so under rated by the rest of the world.

[@Geodiode]

Wow, thank you so much! 3 times is a thumbs up, I guess! Honestly, I could have spent 2 hours on the whole subject, there was so much to tell. And yes it is being much maligned by the Western media right now for their own ends, which is a big shame. But then the West has always shut out Russia, if you look back across the centuries.

[@Roman-n6x1d]

Thank you for this video! I have really enjoyed watching this about my country ))

[@MinorAccidnt]

Very fascinating. 10/10 stars

[@Geodiode]

Thank you dear!

[@alexandreventurellicavalhe8717]

Nice video! Pretty amazing work.

[@Geodiode]

Thanks a lot! And thanks for the sub!

[@M.i.s.e.r.y]

Hey, very nice high-quality video! Since 24th of February I felt like literally everyone was talking only and only about the war in Ukraine. I get why, and it's now a part of our history, I don't deny that it is VERY important to both citizens of Russia and Ukraine. But you know, when you only hear about one thing and one thing only it starts to get very repetitive and a little tiresomely. This video was a good break from that, thanks. You also asked about my experience of Russia, so here it is : I'm from St. Petersburg, it's a beatiful city and I love it. Live quality is pretty decent here for me, but it does depends on a family and city. I'm also very asian looking (I'm half buryat) yet I haven't encountered any racism, dispute many people saying that russians are racists towards anyone who doesn't look european. (which isnt true, it depends on the person, like in any other country.) Over all, dispute the fact that I highly dislike our goverment, war at Ukraine etc. I still love Russia. I'm a patriot, and I want the best for my country, and I really hope that one day the goverment will change. I think there's many potential in Russia, it can become a democratic and developed country, and I hope I will live long enought to see it. Again, thanks for the video! Peace.

[@Geodiode]

Thank you so much for those wonderful words. It is true that Russians are one of the least racist of all people as many people of different ethnicities rose to prominence during the Soviet era (Stalin was Georgian, kruschev Ukrainian). The whole business of Ukraine, of East Slav killing East Slav is an enormous tragedy, but i point the finger firmly at the US deep state for creating this conflict in their goal of using Ukraine as a hammer against Russia. Let's all hope for peace and reconciliation soon

[@amirhossein9980]

loved it! Thank you for your videos. plz keep on going

[@Geodiode]

Thank you! Will do! Appreciate the comment.

[@ranjitrajandr]

That was a truly superb summary of the history and geography of Russia as well as an excellent, succinct description of its great accomplishments in art, literature, dance, music, architecture, science and other creative avenues of human endeavour. The hours of research and hard work that you must have put in to create this must be enormous. Please accept my hearty congratulations and sincere thanks to you for such a wonderful production.

[@Geodiode]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate the comment. And yes, so many hours went in to it!

[@jetorixjones]

Beautiful. Excellent work.

[@Geodiode]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ssssaa2]

Another great video!

[@Geodiode]

Thanks Josh - and appreciate you coming to the premiere!

[@daviddesert3132]

Very Happy to have visited St Petersberg. The Hermitage museum beats everything. 💓

[@Ajay_the_invincible_1997]

Thanks You for these videos 🙏 They are amazing and informative 💯

[@Geodiode]

Glad you like them!

[@mariaemiliarossa5189]

I loved it! Thank you! 🙏🌷

[@Jonah-q4y]

You have excellent videos. Thank you

[@Geodiode]

Thank you too!

[@MegaTubetiger]

A superb video on Mother Russia, her history & culture. Thank you for providing the excellent scholarly work.

[@Geodiode]

Glad you enjoyed it! And thank you!

[@MegaTubetiger]

@@Geodiode You're welcome.

[@shubhajitchakraborty668]

The effort to create this video is very clearly seen in detail..the editing, background music, pictures, narration..all of these are superb..the ending is just perfect..There are a few names that are missing like Russian popular culture like filmmaking, the lifestyle of Russians, particularly the urban population, is very similar to Europeans but a distinctive taste is there... Russians put great stress on fundamentals than any other nation in the world, so the skill sets in fine arts, music, sports etc. are so remarkable. Overall, I congratulate you for making such a great documentary..hope you will create a documentary about India one day..keep doing great work!

[@Geodiode]

Thank you! And yes I agree with your assessment. I'm assuming you spent some time there.

[@ΔημήτρηςΠανούσης]

What an amazing production, congratulations!!

[@Geodiode]

Thanks a lot!

[@kelliduluth808]

Thank you so much for this opportunity to learn more about Russia.

[@Geodiode]

Welcome!

[@toddbonin6926]

This is a masterpiece production! Bravo!

[@Geodiode]

Thank you so much!

[@lalogreiner]

Wonderful video, I've saved it! ❤

[@Geodiode]

Great!

[@j.ignaciogarzaran5317]

Awesome!! Magic!! Marvelous video!!

[@Geodiode]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@jijanew64]

I am from Russia (Saratov, at one time the largest city on the Volga). I want to thank you for such a beautiful story about my native country, compiled without much prejudice. On the basis of your video one can make quite adequate idea of Russia, far away from bears with balalaikas. As for modern warfare, it should in no way distort the view of the history and culture of any state and, most importantly, of its inhabitants. An excessive immersion in politics and propaganda medley, alas, will inevitably lead to the dehumanization of this or that nation. Regardless of the international situation, one must remain human! Я из России (г. Саратов, в своё время крупнейший город на Волге). Хочу поблагодарить Вас за столь прекрасный рассказ о моей родной стране, составленный без особых предвзятостей. На основе вашего ролика можно составить вполне адекватное представление о России, далеко ушедшее от медведей с балалайками. Что касается современных военных действий, то они никак не должны искажать взгляд на историю и культуру какого-либо государства и, главное, на его жителей. Чрезмерно глубокое погружение в политику и пропагандистское месиво, увы, неминуемо приведёт к обесчеловечиванию того или иного народа. Вне зависимости от международной ситуации нужно оставаться людьми!

[@Geodiode]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you appreciated the time I put into the video, and in trying to keep it unbiased. Sad to see so many people here in the UK be so negative about Russia because of all the Western media propaganda. But I do my part to remind them how old and cultured your nation is...

[@jijanew64]

@@Geodiode Thank you again for your kind words. By the way, I noticed that in your video there is a special emphasis on classical music. As a great lover of Russian music (especially folk directions), I would like to recommend listening to the works of Soviet neo-folklorists. Their most famous representatives are Georgy Sviridov and Valery Gavrilin (you may have heard something about them). Their works, especially Sviridov's "Snowstorm Suite" and Gavrilin's "Chimes" symphony (Perezvony), contain profound national motifs, reproduced using musical techniques that trace their tradition to Stravinsky. Other composers of this trend include Yuri Boutsko, Rodion Shchedrin, Sergei Slonimsky, Roman Ledenev, and many others. There are not only Russian, but also Ukrainian, Moldavian, Estonian, and other orientations of neo-folklorists, no less worthy. I hope you will listen to some of it and enjoy it.

[@superman5750]

Россия это великая страна !!!

[@ColinByrne-aiazmir]

Wonderful documentary - elegant and succinct. Thank you. I subscribed.

[@Geodiode]

Thanks v much Colin! Hope you enjoy the rest of the series. And thanks for the sub!

[@TotalMurloc]

Good Video, you can respect and appreciate a culture and history without endorsing a madman currently destroying a country.

[@Geodiode]

Thanks for the compliment, and the sub!

[@ZachariahNorman-s2j]

Russia is a beautiful land .. The beginning with Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake was great..

[@sapphirebarnett8616]

Fabulous really enjoyed this. 🙏

[@Geodiode]

Thank you!

[@cacaoperesoso732]

Superb!!

[@Geodiode]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@SkepticalHumanism]

A great project!

[@Geodiode]

Thanks v much!

[@GaurangaLegyBoldog]

Thank you! It is very interesting video.

[@Geodiode]

Glad you liked it!

[@drew-andresvogt652]

Great content, thank you...(For future reference, I found most of the background track of music distracting.)

[@Geodiode]

Glad you enjoyed it. Re the soundtrack - I try best to get it right, in terms of volume and style, but I realise for some any kind of music is distracting.

[@blackmanking3447]

Just discovered the channel. Thank you... You've earned +1 more subscriber

[@Geodiode]

Awesome, thank you! And welcome aboard!

[@draganradovic2934]

Thank you o much for this great video - it was so informative and enjoyable to watch. Looking forward to seeing more of your work -- new subscriber..

[@Geodiode]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you and welcome aboard!

[@lumiaea]

Sir, I really like your channel, the japan video is my favorite. I learned new and interesting things from your well made, well-edited and relaxing comfortable ost videos. I hope you can expand more into Asia and maybe one day make a video about my country China.

[@Geodiode]

Thank you very much! China is on the future list, but I need a break after Russia. That will be a looong video to try to cover everything important!

[@lanabond9014]

Brilliantly done!

[@Geodiode]

Thank you!

[@earlhassel2400]

This was clearly one of the best KZbin videos I've ever watched. And I'm a KZbin junkie.

[@Geodiode]

Wow, thanks so much Earl. I hope you enjoy my other country summaries, particularly Greece, and (premiering today) Scotland

[@maureensurdez7841]

Lovely amalgam of persons of significance from Russia at the end. Nicely done!

[@Geodiode]

Thank you!

[@marialuisathorn9114]

Very interesting! Thank you very much!

[@Geodiode]

You're welcome!

[@PKUT]

🇹🇭 ❤ 🇷🇺

[@davemarshall706]

For the life of me I don't know why our western leaders want us to not trust this nation. The more I look the more I love. The West needs to mind there own business and learn to get along.

[@Geodiode]

💯!

[@markb3786]

It's because Putin is very evil and murders, political opponents and journalists.

[@gmicg]

Superb!

[@Word357]

Kudos to you and thank you. I live in the USA and do not often get to see something like this. Hope to visit Russia one day.

[@Geodiode]

Thanks v much! Yes, it's important in these days of the media onslaught against Russia to be able to view its people objectively.