Russian Retirees. Pro or against the war with Ukraine?

[@ferryvandenhoff8493]

Thank you for this wonderfull video. I as a 81 yrs old man followed it with tears in my eyes. Good job Zack go on. I wish my grandchilds were like you

[@Nessy-of-the-Lynn]

The elder abuse in this is sickening. It's appaling to see how they send people to their deaths and attack them on the street just for having a peaceful protest.

[@johnmclean2950]

Sending the elderly and terminally ill to prison for having an opinion is beyond messed up. Best wishes to your Great Grandma, I am sure she is at peace. Thanks for the report Zach

[@timtrewyn453]

This is helpful. These elders are very brave, and they are a good example of conscience for all Russians and us to consider. It also says something to me when I see the height, weight, and fitness of Russian police, and then I see who ends up going to the war. What a cold-hearted system the Siloviki are. After contemplating what one might do, I tend to think supporting an underground railroad that gets young men and isolated anti-war activists out of the country is the best thing to do. It saves lives and it moves informed voices into spaces where they can tell us their stories. This is why Zack is an excellent example of peaceful anti-war activism. He is not in the Russian army, killing others until he loses his own life. He is alive and learning and speaking out from his experience in a way that few can.

[@joannunemaker6332]

What a sad situation. I am so sorry for your loss. I know your great grandmother is proud of you.😢❤

[@timmommens901]

Amen ❤

[@dieseltinus6680]

Elena Osipova should have gotten the Nobel Peace Prize.

[@elisabethrydeholm4681]

She should and she can still get it. That would be so great. Let's hope for this! 🙏

[@IaraFinkFoschino]

I became a huge fan of Yelena Osipova since the War in Ukraine started! It is heartbreaking and cruel for retired people to face jail for speaking up. It was lovely seeing your unforgettable sweet Grandmother Rose, in this video, which is a reminder that many like her in remote parts of Russia don't have access to reliable information on the war.

[@PaulTullett-e8h]

Sorry about your grandma ❤ It's easier to arrest older people when they can't fight back 😢

[@spikeonecs761]

Zack, I am deeply sorry to hear about what happened to you. It's a terrible situation and completely unfair. I can only imagine the pain you are going through. Please accept my condolences. May your grandmother rest in peace. She is proud of you more than you know. After she sees how utterly she was brainwashed along with so many fellow Russians, millions of them, and seeing how you resisted all of this alone makes her proud even more. She will always watch over you because she loves you. I can't even imagine how devastating this must be for you. I have a lot of respect for you and your strength in dealing with this situation. I wish you all the success and happiness in the world, even though I know it won't be easy. Just know that you have my support and sympathy.

[@Tbone1492]

Thanks for the breakdown. Sorry about grandma. She loves you. She's proud of you as long as you're happy🙏

[@joeboyd4064]

Saw Zack on Jake's broadcast! Thanks for spreading the truth!

[@frankintx699]

Hi Zack, I just watched your video of the Soviet camp again from when I first subscribed to your channel. And thought about how much you have gone through and how much you have accomplished. I remember donating to help you leave Ru.❤👍

[@sumiland6445]

💛💙💜💙💛 hello, Zack!! Watching now, but wanted to say hi 🙂 first 4:01 Zack, be consoled that your grandmother is aware of the truth now and is at peace. Her struggle is over. There's something about her that influenced you to make you who you are today. You were with her in her life, and that is what counts ❤ 🇺🇦 🌏 🇺🇸

[@gloriahoulihan8717]

I am so sorry that you had this situation with Great Grandma with regards this war Zack. I am sure that your love for her and hers for you would have overridden everything though.❤

[@LenQuerido]

These people are brave. I am convinced that there are many more older people in Russia who are against the war. I suspect that you will mainly find these people among those who have had a better education and have worked or lived in the west for a while. Over the years I have known quite a few Russians with similar interests as we had and who liked the same bands. We didn't have any nasty political conversations. This picture is quite different from what I see in the interviews at 1420. This is not entirely explainable to me. No doubt the pressure of propaganda is very strong, but people with a little education know the way to get more information. American and British rock and pop is still popular in Moscow and Saint Petersburg. All in all, pretty crazy.

[@denisecuthbertson4913]

Hi Zack, Once again a GREAT presentation. Thank you for making this info public. Would you please give the names of reputable organizations that offer legal and financial support to elderly Russians forced by the government to pay exorbitant fines? It would be helpful for those of us who would like to donate on behalf of the individuals you speak of. Many Thanks and Good Job! Keep studying. You will go far. The world (and future Russia) need more people like you.

[@psychemusik]

Zack: Very good argument. ❤

[@tracywright6908]

Zack, you are a fine young man. Your attention to seniors is unusually empathetic. Thank you.

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Very sorry Zack about your grandma and that you couldn't be in Russia to greet her! Anyway she will be forever with you! I remember a video from her dacha! Anyway I agree with you and a great thank you for this info.

[@dynjarren8355]

Poor Russian Elderly. They can’t make it on their shrinking Pensions. They were wiped out in the Nineties and now it’s happening again. Once the Ruble crashes they suffer greatly and can’t make it and depend on relatives or handouts. This is disgraceful that they are reduced to becoming beggars once again. This keeps happening over and over. Disgraceful.

[@greble11]

Very interesting video, Zack. Well done. Sorry to hear about how politics affected your relationship with your great grandmother.

[@evelyncraig7243]

Sorry for loss of your granmother .Please dont feel guilty she will always be in your heart .You have to remember she had been getting brainwashed for all her life really .she could not really help how she felt .only remember the good in her that you grew up with .

[@ChrisAastrup]

Remenber that it is usually called "the elderly" not "elder people". Interesting topic to get to know about. Condolences on your greatgrandmother

[@volna880]

Привет! Смотри, я тоже думала, что с бабушкой без интернета нереально созваниваться. Но когда Канада ввела санкции против рос операторов, мы все массово обнаружили функцию wi-fi calling. Это такая крутая тема! Просто подключаешь на рос операторе возможность звонков через интернет и на телефоне. И можно звонить через wi-fi как будто ты находишься в России, по тарифам, которые для России.

[@gloriahoulihan8717]

You are explaining the situation extremely well Zack and making the difficulties of communication and expression of opinions in Russia clearly to me Zack. Thank you 😊

[@Gopferteckel]

Sorry to hear about your grandmother Zac. This war is so terrible it’s even tearing families apart. Mine included. Bullying and harassing a frail old women for having an opinion is disgraceful.

[@nyckolaus]

Fabulous, Zack! You are the best!

[@robertginsburg8113]

Thank you Zach.

[@petriuusi-makela8535]

Thank you Zack! You give me hope. ❤

[@cindianajones9049]

thanks for sharing this Zack. This information definitely clarifies some major misinformation and is very helpful.

[@katharine5606]

Interesting video, Zack. Thanks for the information and perspective.

[@fionawallace580]

This is a very informative video. Thanks for pulling this together. So sad what's happening.

[@Richard.Holmquist]

You must sleep with angels, Zack, to be able to keep on exposing your mind to these injustices, and educating the world about them. It can’t be easy requiring a daily renewal of your innermost morality.

[@Siranoxz]

Wow, sorry for your loss of your grandmother, despite the different point of view she had. But i guess for a younger guy like yourself that you've chosen your path towards a different one instead of the same old destructive one that your grandparents went through. Its a hard pill to swallow to lose your family members like that by political divide the leads to family breakup.

[@DS-zr8pw]

Elina Osopova is a national hero, and Time magazine should report on her as person of the year. She deserves a peace prize. Also people should give her personal protection from repression.

[@josephhalligan1712]

Yea great vid man, well presented... your looking well to.. must feel good to be in a reasonably safe part of the world .. hope your studies go well 👍👍👍

[@raygus999]

Great report Zack. I know quite a lot of russians are opposed to these events, even a lot of elderly people. All my thoughts are with them and I hope they will live to see the end of the Putler regime and Russia regain democracy. Or more like for once experience democracy as they never knew about it in homeland. Only those who traveled abroad understand democracy.

[@REOGURU]

Hey @Zack. I watched Konstantin of "Inside Russia" talk about the "shared responsibility" the Russian population has for this war. I was wondering what young Russians such as yourself has to say about this subject. In particular a person such as yourself who opposed the war from the very beginning. Please give us your insight!

[@Hand-in-Shot_Productions]

Now, I know a lot more about what the pensioners in Russia think of this: many are neutral, some are pro-war, but more than I thought are anti-war. Judging by all the cases mentioned here ("fakes" and "discreditation" online, artwork, even fire!), I think these dissidents are quite brave, and the Kremlin is (once again) tyrannical. Thanks for producing this video!

[@Cairol58]

Thank you Zack for bringing up this topic and again in a very professional manner! So glad you can do what you are doing in a free society. Those older people are certainly brave, especially the old lady from Piter. But how many are they in reality? One could certainly be under the impression the older generation in Russia supports Putin and his regime regardless indeed. So it's good to learn from you about the those other facts. Not being able to ignore state propaganda and use the internet, for example, certainly plays a role in this, but how many older people actually have the desire to inform themselves from sources other than the ones they are used to throughout their lives? Lifelong habits and, in Russia, financial constraints I guess will prevent this. And even in countries like the one where I live, this behaviour of older people is not very different, even if the financial means are much better here. Let me give you an example from my own family environment: After talking to my 92 year old god father, a lifelong engineer and solid chess player, I was all the more surprised when I recently heard from this mentally as well as bodily fit guy (sadly he lives about 400 km away from me) he felt somehow lonely after the death of his wife last year, and now is suddenly interested in the internet so he could follow online discussions in forums. He has bought a smart TV with access to the internet but is left alone with the use of the new device. He lives in a house together with the family of one of his sons (a University teacher and scientist), but the family - most likeky for time constraints - doesn't like to be bothered by the old guys curious questions on how to use the device and the media new to him and so the old man is stuck again 🤔 .... That too exists and probably quite often....

[@VajrahahaShunyata]

He can't Google "how too" videos

[@ann3856]

Thank you Zack. I was thinking the older people were so used to be oppressed, they will not stand up. I changed now and do see a future for Russia eventually. How are YOU? Your studies, and much more.

[@Rickuttto]

You are crushing it Zack!!! How do you get so much done? I know you are a student too. Much appreciated! Love from Latvia 💛💪💙🌻🌻🌻

[@dmreturns6485]

Very Brave. ...

[@e1lioT]

Happy birthday young man

[@zaclooking3656]

Thank you for keeping us well informed but I do hope you are finding some happiness in the USA

[@JimTimber]

Puketin has a smug 'cat that got the cream' look on his chubby child face for a good reason... dictatorship... enforced by highly overpaid minions. Great video Zack ! ..always a pleasur to watch your informed narrative !

[@markiowa5437]

Seems like you had a birthday recently. Well, happy belated birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hedda2022]

Thanks Zack. Another thoughtful and interesting video ❤ I've seen reports that several of the elderly people who tried to set fire to enlistment offices were the victims of scams. Some had money stolen from them and were instructed to do this to get it back, some were offered money to do it to pay off debts, and some were told they were doing it on behalf of official organisations, and were threatened if they didn't comply. Obviously russia blamed Ukraine for the scams, but others have suggested that the instigators were just russian criminals. (I'm not saying I believe any of this) Have you heard of anything like that?

[@steadywhispers1466]

Your voice is the most beautiful

[@elisabethrydeholm4681]

My earlier comment seem to not exist, why? It's the second time this happens on Zack's channel. It makes no sense to me, I see no reason for censorship. With this said: Elena Osipova! ⚘❤

[@rorychivers8769]

I withdraw my initial comment and apologize for it, I should have watched the video before commenting. I'm sorry, recent events have led me to be knee-jerk aggressive, and it isn't something I like about myself.

[@MeeesterBond17]

I know exactly how you feel. Social Media has a lot to answer for. 😢

[@neuronneuron7304]

Russian retirees are most from USSR era, and so they are most pro war with Ukraine. Most of russian retirees, if not all of them having soviet mentality (in Russian language we call it as sofkovyu mentalitet). Unfortunately this is one of the problem that current Russia is facing. As long as this type of mentaility exist in Russia, nothing is going to be change in Russia. We need to wait another generation or two, something like 20 to 40 years, before all these people with soviet type mentality will be gone, and then we will see some changes in Russia.

[@dukenukem8381]

I have met lots of young russians who are pro-z aswell.

[@elisabethrydeholm4681]

But now they are brainwashing kids in school, aren't they? This way I fear the mentality will never change...

[@Ed_Stuckey]

10:15 99% of the elderly Russians give the other 1% a bad reputation.

[@gregdk3791]

I may be wrong, but my understanding of the OVD data is that +/-20.000 has been detained only, and +/-700 has been fined or given a prison sentence for protesting against the war. But whatever the number, it's pathetically low compared to the size of the 144.000.000 population. I doubt the elderly represent a majority of the 20.000/700. Of course single examples can always be found, but they aren't representative for the Russian population as a whole. We agree that a majority of the population supports everything MadMan, but I don't think we can make any conclusions on whether it 70, 80 or 90%. For me no amount of propaganda can justify or excuse the behavior of the Russian population. Ceterum censeo Putinem esse delendam.

[@ValRawlings]

I'm so sorry Zack to hear your Grandma has passed away without you been able to say Goodbye, but I'm sure she would be so proud of her fine Grandson , keep speaking out ! 💯👍👍💕 Slava Ukrainia and glory to Isreal,🙏🙏🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@praetoriancorps]

Wouldn't have been neccesary to try and convince your grandmother at such a late age. I doubt it would have changed anything and its not as if she could have done anything with this knowledge so I can kind of understand your family not wanting you two to talk about politics.

[@danielbernard13]

You are doing your usual excellent job by American standards, which is an accomplishment granted that you are not a native American. We believe in free speech and the right to bare arms, which is relevant to our lives. If you look into our Vietnam War you will see that we have never had an accounting of responsibility, or even an explanation of why we fought the war. Our government took our money, our lives, and our dignity to fight the Vietnam War BECAUSE THEY COULD. Imagine being the only person with a gun. How would such a situation impact your behavior or anyone else´s behavior. A very simple question turns into an infinitely complex answer. This is not at all as simple as you make it out to be. The very simple fact is that my government has the discretionary right to murder people in Ukraine and Russia BECAUSE THEY CAN.

[@Steeler-wg5zo]

When will this Russian thug group finally be checkmated? At least not until the last thug finally understands who he is actually serving. But money is apparently not only in 'capitalism' the most important thing in the world, isn't it?

[@vincenthigginbotham8729]

Terrifying from a democratic point of view do those police men have no shame

[@evelyncraig7243]

Have watch this brave lady .she a hero of russia

[@mariobernabe9750]

GOD bless Ukraine and The Peace loving People of Russia

[@Liza03V]

Is sad to watch people who lived in USSR still supporting that regime and of course supporting all those attrocities made in Ukraine since 2014 until now, in Syria and of course now in Israel by supporting Hammas. They are wathing Putler sending their children, husbands into the slaughter and they are doing nothing except a few hundreds that are obressed already. I have watched this elderly woman being abused in the streets and its just sickening. Russians will never change and those who want a change just escape to the west.

[@bthjf12003]

How many tv channels are available in Russia on free to air and outside Moscow?

[@pgr3290]

This IS a generational divide just like Brexit was a generational issue. Nobody lives forever. All those of Putin's government and most strong backers are from the Soviet era. There can be notable shifts in politics and opinion in a country within 10 years because a certain generation all got old and died. We're at that point now for Russia. Most of Putin's government including himself will probably be dead in 10 years, and most of his supporters that are over 65 will have gone the same way since the average lifespan of Russians is still nowhere near other developed countries. You have to be 40 years old to barely remember the Soviet Union. The disparity in opinion between social strata is HUGE because of that dramatic cut off point in Russian history. Russia just won't be the same country in 10-15 years as most of the born and grown up Soviets prior to the 1960s will be dead and buried. Why else do you think they're desperately trying to "re-educate" young people in schools now and messing with the curriculum? They think they can stop progress even beyond the grave, but it won't work.

[@Freddy1428]

very cool actions they and still do I think? Russians can be brave too... Hope they will go on! P.S.: new hair cut? cool!

[@Matt1975ism]

Sorry Zack, I know you’re from 🇷🇺 but what a backward controlled 0 freedom of speech country. And all those babushka’s are so brain washed they actually like living like that. Keep up the good work and get that information out there. Hat off to you sir 👍🏻

[@elisabethrydeholm4681]

Now this was a video about the non brainwashed...

[@xoxo9970]

A Russian anti-war protester who became a symbol of opposition to the Kremlin has died in a mysterious case. Local media said Olga Nazarenko had now died in hospital after a "fall from a height" two weeks ago that was described as an accident. Several Kremlin opponents have been killed in cases, and an anti-war activist in Rostov, southern Russia, also died this year in police custody from alleged torture. On Facebook, tributes blamed Nazarenko's enemies for her death. "Cursed are the cannibals who devour our best," one person wrote. Another said: "Our indomitable Olga. Have they killed you?" Friends also speculated that she had fallen from a tree. Nazarenko was known for his persistent protests against the war and had appeared in several opposition media reports and videos. Attacked on the street She had organized weekly one-man protests, despite being regularly detained by the police. She had also been attacked in the street and had lost her job as an associate professor at a local medical university because of her protests.

[@elisabethrydeholm4681]

😢🙏🥀

[@jeremygreenwood1021]

Thank you for that, I found it surprising and I need constant reminders that there is still decency in Russia. I am reading Icebreaker by Viktor Suvorov (recommended by another podcast) and am coming to understand the Z mentality in the face of 100 years of megalomaniacal propaganda. I sympathise with you about your great grandmother, mine used to scream and cower away from me when I grew long hair. Unfortunately, being a teenager, I kept my hair and lost my great grandmother.

[@UAUSA-s3u]

+1

[@timmommens901]

🇺🇦✌🇺🇦 🤍💙🤍

[@pixel956]

Whatever happened to respect your elders?.... Or is that only when they support putin?

[@cougsjohnson1]

Zack - How is Criticsing Akmhad Kadryov considered "Discrediting the Russian Army" when he was considered a traitor who declared War on Russia and tried to leave the Federation?? These laws are really confusing?#@$?

[@MrGunnar69]

I don't think you should call people retarded just because they are a certain age.

[@ChrisAastrup]

I don't think he did 🤣

[@MrGunnar69]

@@ChrisAastrup I heard him say it several times.

[@proudtitanicdenier4300]

​@@MrGunnar69when

[@Nessy-of-the-Lynn]

As he is still learning English, perhaps he used the wrong word. Senile might be what he was aiming for? Bullheaded and/or obstinate is probably more accurate though.

[@ZacktheRussian]

I was meant to say “retired”

[@whyukraine]

In 2003, I saw a 70 year old woman shot at point blank range with rubber bullets by police more than 10 times where she had collapsed in the street after the first shot at a war protest in the USA. Eventually a group of 5 people covered her with there own bodies as the police kept shooting. Finally they were able to carry her to safety, being shot the whole time.

[@secularsekai8910]

First

[@eddybrevet6816]

Putin got Russians so bamboozled, fighting 4 their own oppression

[@Matt1975ism]

Sorry Zack, I know you’re from 🇷🇺 but what a backward controlled 0 freedom of speech country. And all those babushka’s are so brain washed they actually like living like that. Keep up the good work and get that information out there. Hat off to you sir 👍🏻